huntingNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Every weekday, Michigan Radio political analyst Jack Lessenberry offers up his perspective on the latest political news in Michigan.NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Jack LessenberryMon, 18 Dec 2017 08:14:42 +0000Jack Lessenberryhttp://michiganradio.org/people/jack-lessenberry
Lauren Talley Our new series “ Mornings In Michigan ,” is capturing the sounds of Michiganders' morning rituals across the state. For many Michigan hunters (there were more than 600,000 last year), those mornings start pretty early. Michigan Radio's Lauren Talley had never been hunting before, so she went out with her uncle Stephen Sowers in Southeast Michigan to capture what a morning spent hunting sounds like.Mornings in Michigan: Hunting at sunrise with Uncle Stevehttp://michiganradio.org/post/mornings-michigan-hunting-sunrise-uncle-steve
33916 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 15 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000Mornings in Michigan: Hunting at sunrise with Uncle SteveStateside StaffFirearm deer season starts today and thousands of hunters are heading out with their rifles. But around this time of year, there's a tiny group of Michiganders heading out with birds instead.Some hunters are going out with guns today. Others are out with birds.http://michiganradio.org/post/some-hunters-are-going-out-guns-today-others-are-out-birds
33607 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 15 Nov 2017 21:20:41 +0000Some hunters are going out with guns today. Others are out with birds.Stateside StaffNovember 15th is the start of firearm hunting season in Michigan, which runs until the 30th. That got us wondering about the best ways to cook and serve venison. Myles Anton is the executive chef and owner of Trattoria Stella in Traverse City. He spoke with Stateside’s Cynthia Canty about his favorite methods for preparing venison.Venison recipes and cooking tips from the chef of Traverse City’s Trattoria Stellahttp://michiganradio.org/post/venison-recipes-and-cooking-tips-chef-traverse-city-s-trattoria-stella
33588 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 14 Nov 2017 20:41:08 +0000Venison recipes and cooking tips from the chef of Traverse City’s Trattoria StellaThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued a recommendation against adopting "hunter pink" as an approved alternate color for hunting safety gear. Other states like Colorado and Wisconsin allow hunters to ditch the traditional orange safety gear for pink. But Tom Wanless, Hunter Education Administrator with the DNR, says the agency doesn't have enough information on whether pink is safe enough. "Contrary to what some people are thinking, hunter pink is not a true color," Wanless said. "Hunter orange is a true color. It is nationally and internationally recognized as the safety color for hunting."DNR shoots down pink safety gear for huntershttp://michiganradio.org/post/dnr-shoots-down-pink-safety-gear-hunters
32430 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 11 Aug 2017 21:58:11 +0000DNR shoots down pink safety gear for huntersCatherine ShafferHunters won't be allowed to bait bears with chocolate for the 2017 hunting season. The DNR's Natural Resources Commission passed new regulations that apply to bear hunting, including a ban on bait containing chocolate or cocoa products. Chocolate is popular with hunters as a bait for the same reasons it's attractive to humans -- it's sweet and high in calories. But chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that is toxic to many animals, including dogs, bears, and many species of wildlife such as wolves and coyotes. "We've had calls from bait suppliers that are unhappy about the change, but we tried to prevent that by putting a notice in last year's digest," says Kevin Swanson, a Wildlife Management Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR has also significantly increased the bear harvest in the northern Lower Peninsula. "Our science supports it, our abundance estimate of black bear in the northern lower supports it. Bear numbers have risen about 50 percent inNew rules forbid chocolate as bear bait in Michiganhttp://michiganradio.org/post/new-rules-forbid-chocolate-bear-bait-michigan
30356 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 10 Mar 2017 21:51:02 +0000New rules forbid chocolate as bear bait in MichiganStateside StaffIt's been nearly a year since the state of Michigan approved year-round and nighttime hunting for coyotes. But how effective has that change in hunting policy been, and how has it impacted the state's coyote population?State, hunters stepping up efforts to control Michigan's "resilient" coyote populationhttp://michiganradio.org/post/state-hunters-stepping-efforts-control-michigans-resilient-coyote-population
30121 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 23 Feb 2017 23:15:27 +0000State, hunters stepping up efforts to control Michigan's "resilient" coyote populationJulie GrantEarlier this month, Republicans in the U.S. House made it easier for the federal government to give up control of public lands to states. Many of the most avid users of these lands, especially hunters and anglers, are on edge about the idea. (Support trusted journalism like this in Michigan. Give what you can here .)Hunters and anglers react to federal land transfer push by House Republicanshttp://michiganradio.org/post/hunters-and-anglers-react-federal-land-transfer-push-house-republicans
29577 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 17 Jan 2017 13:56:39 +0000Hunters and anglers react to federal land transfer push by House RepublicansStateside StaffFor many Michiganders, the start of firearm hunting season is like a state holiday. Today, tens of thousands of hunters hope they'll be successful as they head outdoors in search of deer. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hopes the successful hunters will stop by one of their deer check stations before having their deer processed. It's a good way for the DNR to keep tabs on the health of Michigan's deer herds.Checking in with a deer checkpoint as firearm hunting season beginshttp://michiganradio.org/post/checking-deer-checkpoint-firearm-hunting-season-begins
28844 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 15 Nov 2016 21:22:19 +0000Checking in with a deer checkpoint as firearm hunting season beginsSteve CarmodyTens of thousands of hunters will soon head into Michigan’s woods for the start of firearm deer season in Michigan. State officials expect a slightly larger deer harvest this year. Hunters face different challenges in different parts of Michigan: not enough deer in the Upper Peninsula, antler-restrictions in northwest Michigan and chronic-wasting disease in central Michigan. But Drew Youngedyke, with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, says the moon may also issue. He says experts predict this week’s brighter than normal moon may change the feeding habits of some deer. “Some of the older deer, that like more cover, might not be out as much during that night when it’s brighter out,” says Youngedyke, who says it might pay for hunters to stay in the woods later into the early afternoon than they may otherwise plan. Monday evening, the moon will actually be at its closest distance to the Earth in almost 69 years.'Super' moon may affect start of Michigan's firearm deer seasonhttp://michiganradio.org/post/super-moon-may-affect-start-michigans-firearm-deer-season
28813 as http://michiganradio.orgMon, 14 Nov 2016 00:17:47 +0000'Super' moon may affect start of Michigan's firearm deer seasonStateside StaffWhat does "outdoor Michigan" mean to you? For decades, hunting and fishing would have been among the top answers. But times change, and Michigan needs to retool the way it's pitching its outdoor charms. Ted Roelofs looks at selling the Michigan outdoors to a new generation in his latest piece for Bridge Magazine . He joined us today to take a look at how the outdoor sports scene is changing in Michigan.As fewer Michiganders hunt and fish, more ride trails and kitesurfhttp://michiganradio.org/post/fewer-michiganders-hunt-and-fish-more-ride-trails-and-kitesurf
27367 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 02 Aug 2016 21:12:30 +0000As fewer Michiganders hunt and fish, more ride trails and kitesurfSteve CarmodyThere’s a push to make hunting in Michigan quieter. Michigan is one of four states where it’s legal for a gun owner to own a silencer, but illegal to hunt with one. Knox Williams is with the American Suppressor Association , an industry trade group. Williams is one of several industry reps who spoke to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission last week. He says Michigan hunters would suffer less hearing loss if they were allowed to use silencers. “Even with a suppressor, guns are still very loud,” says Williams. “But what it does is reduce the signature by 25 to 30 decibels.” The industry hopes the Michigan NRC will OK the use of silencers early next year. Suppressors are expensive. The ASA’s Williams says a suppressor can cost between $600 and $1,200. Buyers will also have to pay another $200 to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which keeps track of suppressor owners. Williams says the suppressor industry is the fastest-growing sector in the firearmsGun silencer industry lobbies to legalize devices for huntinghttp://michiganradio.org/post/gun-silencer-industry-lobbies-legalize-devices-hunting
24532 as http://michiganradio.orgMon, 14 Dec 2015 09:18:00 +0000Gun silencer industry lobbies to legalize devices for huntingPeter PayetteRecent changes to the rules for deer hunting are changing the sport. The rules apply to much of the northern Lower Peninsula, and they're more restrictive, making it harder to shoot a buck. Plenty of hunters objected when they were put in place. But after a few years, some say it’s a dramatic improvement and could make the region a hunting destination for people from other states.Some hunters say changes in northern Michigan deer hunting rules mean bigger buckshttp://michiganradio.org/post/some-hunters-say-changes-northern-michigan-deer-hunting-rules-mean-bigger-bucks
24342 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 24 Nov 2015 14:55:12 +0000Some hunters say changes in northern Michigan deer hunting rules mean bigger bucksStateside StaffThe app Sportsman Tracker was developed in Grand Rapids by Jeff Courter, the company's CEO. " A lot of times you just want to know what’s going on in your area," he says. "If it’s fishing, you want to know what’s biting, what’s going on, what are people catching around you.”A new app helps hunting and fishing aficionadoshttp://michiganradio.org/post/new-app-helps-hunting-and-fishing-aficionados
24053 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 03 Nov 2015 21:23:44 +0000A new app helps hunting and fishing aficionadosThe Associated PressCASSOPOLIS, Mich. (AP) - Hunters in southwestern Michigan are being warned to watch for waste related to methamphetamine. Cass County authorities say it's unfortunate that meth makers dump their waste in rural areas. It could be drain cleaner, coffee filters, cold packs and bottles with plastic tubes sticking out from the lid. Hunters are being told to call police and not touch anything.Michigan hunters warned about meth waste dump siteshttp://michiganradio.org/post/michigan-hunters-warned-about-meth-waste-dump-sites
23571 as http://michiganradio.orgSun, 20 Sep 2015 02:27:00 +0000Michigan hunters warned about meth waste dump sitesSteve CarmodyState lawmakers are taking aim at elk and moose poachers in Michigan. Lawmakers are considering tripling the fine poachers pay if they are caught illegally killing elk or moose in Michigan. Fines will also rise for bear and eagles.Poachers could face higher fines in Michiganhttp://michiganradio.org/post/poachers-could-face-higher-fines-michigan
21935 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 05 May 2015 20:07:52 +0000Poachers could face higher fines in MichiganSteve CarmodyPeople who rely motorized wheelchairs could soon be able to use them while they hunt in Michigan. Right now, it’s against Michigan law for a hunter to discharge a weapon from a motorized vehicle.Bill would allow people to hunt from motorized wheelchairs http://michiganradio.org/post/bill-would-allow-people-hunt-motorized-wheelchairs
21708 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 14 Apr 2015 13:03:00 +0000Bill would allow people to hunt from motorized wheelchairs Lindsey SmithMichigan started tracking how many hunters die each year 1970. Since then, there has never been a year when no one died while hunting. But 2014 was a first. No fatalities and only ten injuries were reported.2014 was the safest Michigan hunting season on record http://michiganradio.org/post/2014-was-safest-michigan-hunting-season-record
21036 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 19 Feb 2015 19:41:19 +00002014 was the safest Michigan hunting season on record Michigan Radio NewsroomFloyd Farver's passion for hunting has spanned decades; at 103 years, he is the "oldest hunter" in the state, according to the Detroit Free Press. Farver says his grandfather, a civil war veteran, taught him how to hunt more than 70 years ago. Since then, he has gathered countless stories and experiences in deer camp - some he's willing to share, others not so much. In a conversation with Lydia Lohrer from the Detroit Free Press , Farver recounts his experience hunting during the years of the Great Depression: “ There were no deer in the southern peninsula in those days. We had to go north. We stayed in tents. No one could cook, so we ate mostly beans. And there were no deer. We thought they were mythical creatures,” he says, laughing. “When I finally got one I had to pinch myself.” - Ari Sandberg, Michigan Radio Newsroom103-year-old hunter shares his outdoor experienceshttp://michiganradio.org/post/103-year-old-hunter-shares-his-outdoor-experiences
19915 as http://michiganradio.orgMon, 17 Nov 2014 18:34:45 +0000103-year-old hunter shares his outdoor experiencesStateside StaffYou could say Michigan was built on fur pelts. Native tribes were trapping animals for fur long before the French founded Detroit in order to control the rich fur trade in the Old Northwest. We wondered what trapping is like in Michigan today. Roy Dahlgren is the man to ask. He's the District 3 President of the Upper Peninsula Trappers Association. Dahlgren said trapping was at its peak before Michigan was a state, and that Mackinac Island was built to protect the fur trade. Dahlgren said fur trapping has become a hobby where you can make a little money on the side. There are still some who rely on it as a good source of income. In addition to supporting today's trappers, Dalhgren’s organization also works to get children involved in trapping. *Listen to the full interview above.How fur trapping has changed over time in Michiganhttp://michiganradio.org/post/how-fur-trapping-has-changed-over-time-michigan
18869 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 26 Aug 2014 21:08:50 +0000How fur trapping has changed over time in MichiganJake NeherA petition that would allow future wolf hunts in the Upper Peninsula is headed to the state Legislature. The initiative would allow the hunts regardless of how two anti-wolf hunting referendums turn out. A state elections board approved almost 300,000 petition signatures for the proposal today. State lawmakers have 40 days to pass the measure. Otherwise, it will go on the statewide ballot in November. Bob LaBrant is with the group that gathered the signatures. He says it’s clear the Legislature supports wolf hunting and will approve the measure. “We think the Legislature, who’s already dealt with this subject twice only to be frustrated by referendums, will prevail in the end.” The petition could still be challenged in court. Opponents of wolf hunting say it deals with too many issues unrelated to wolf hunting. *This post has been updated.State elections board approves petition to allow wolf hunting in Michigan's UPhttp://michiganradio.org/post/state-elections-board-approves-petition-allow-wolf-hunting-michigans
18499 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 24 Jul 2014 15:25:40 +0000State elections board approves petition to allow wolf hunting in Michigan's UP